Early READING TERMS

Question 1

What is Orthographic Memory?

Answer 1

Visually learning to see the difference between different letters.

Question 2

Precommunicative
Semiphonetic
Phonetic
Transtional

Answer 2

Stages of Learning to Spell

Question 3

Precommunicative Stage

Answer 3

Learning to spell.
Pretend to write and use pictures
Know the alphabet in some form.
Be able to recognize letters in their name.

Question 4

SEMIPHONETIC STAGE

Answer 4

Sounds are assigned to letters.

Letters represent a sound in speech, and when put together, a word can be formed.

Question 5

Phonetic Stage

Answer 5

Connection between speech and spelling.

Question 6

Tell me about….
Transtional Stage of Spelling Development

Answer 6

Become aware of the conventional rules of spelling. Not “ Inventive spelling.”

Question 7

Corrective Stage

Answer 7

The speller knows the orthographic system and its basic rules.

Question 8

Reading Comprehension Must Haves:

Answer 8

If a student does not have strong word recognition and language comprehension skills, they won’t be proficient in reading comprehension.